Suwon Vietnamese restaurant open until 3am for hangover pho: Madam Hao
In short
Madam Hao is a Vietnamese restaurant near Ajou University in Suwon, Gyeonggi, that serves until 3am. A pho-loving couple ordered beef brisket pho at 11,000 won, bun cha at 13,000 won and a mango ade, and found a deeply savory broth plus charcoal-grilled pork with nuoc mam sauce; on the night of the visit, most of the customers and staff at Madam Hao were Vietnamese. For a hot bowl of noodles to settle a late night out, Madam Hao is a solid pick.
Good to know
- Address
- 49 World Cup-ro 193beon-gil, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 11:00–03:00 / Sat 17:00–03:00 / Sun 11:30–03:00
- Break time
- 15:00–17:00 (none on Saturday)
- Beef brisket pho
- 11,000 won
- Bun cha
- 13,000 won
- Served free
- Shrimp chips
- Review event
- 2 free cha gio (fried spring rolls) for a Naver review
- Amenities
- Group dining, takeout, delivery, reservations, separate men's and women's restrooms, high chairs, mobile payment, parking
- Price reference
- ₩11,000 ≈ $8.1 · ₩13,000 ≈ $9.6 (2026-09-16)
as written by the visitor on Sep 16, 2026
My husband and I both really love pho and go out for it a lot, so when I heard there was a pho place near Ajou University where you could really feel authentic Vietnamese vibes, I had to check it out.
What Madam Hao near Ajou University feels like inside
Madam Hao is a Vietnamese restaurant on World Cup-ro 193beon-gil near Ajou University in Suwon. The moment we arrived, the entrance already had such an exotic feel I thought, wait, is this Korea or Vietnam?
It would make a great photo spot too. And since this place stays open until 3am, you can cure a hangover with hot pho instead of the usual Korean hangover soup.
This is what really made me think it's a genuine gem — every single customer during our visit was Vietnamese. The staff were all Vietnamese too, but they spoke great Korean, so there was zero communication issue.
Seating at Madam Hao: room for big groups
The interior of Madam Hao is very spacious, so it seems like it's often used for group gatherings. When we visited, the inner section was reserved for a group, so we sat in the outer area.
The Madam Hao menu: what to order besides pho
Most people only think of pho or bun cha when it comes to Vietnamese food, but at Madam Hao you can try a whole range of Vietnamese dishes.
If you write a Naver review, they give you 2 free cha gio (spring rolls), so definitely take part! Each table has various sauces so you can season to taste if something feels off.
Shrimp chips come out as a default side, and maybe because it had been a while, they tasted salty and delicious haha.
How to eat it: Madam Hao's table guide
For anyone wondering how exactly to eat this stuff, there's a helpful guide printed right on the table — worth a look!
The table: 11,000 won beef brisket pho and 13,000 won bun cha
What we ordered that day was the Madam Hao beef brisket pho for ₩11,000 and bun cha for ₩13,000. I've been to a lot of Vietnamese restaurants, but this was hands-down the prettiest presentation I've seen. Both the pho and the bun cha came in seriously generous portions!
Beef brisket pho at Madam Hao: savory on another level
One sip of the broth and I was floored. Every pho I've had before this was basically fake. This — this is the real deal.
With an insanely savory broth and a generous pile of noodles, there's nothing better for a full meal.
If you like drinking, one sip of this broth and you'll instantly want a drink. How do I put it... the broth just hits your brain in the best way? Meaning it's ridiculously good.
Honestly, if I were an Ajou student, after a first round of drinks I'd have made this my automatic second stop... starting a second round with pho broth instead.
Bun cha at Madam Hao, striking from the first look
The moment it arrived I just went 'wow, this is so pretty!' I've had bun cha many times, but this is the first place I've seen it plated this beautifully.
Warm noodles, lettuce and herbs, charcoal-grilled pork plus nuoc mam sauce... honestly, with a combo like that, it basically can't be bad.
Technically you're supposed to pour the nuoc mam sauce over the ingredients, but... I ended up dipping instead haha. I love nuoc mam sauce so much that I always dunk everything in it whenever I have bun cha.
Eating the charcoal-fragrant pork together with noodles dipped generously in nuoc mam sauce and the vegetables gives you that sweet-tangy, umami-packed bun cha flavor.
Mango ade: pleasantly sweet
Feeling thirsty, we also ordered a sweet mango ade, and the mango flavor was so intense it was really delicious. Personally, if you visit Madam Hao, I'd recommend ordering the mango ade too.
Who should eat at Madam Hao?
Madam Hao, a pho restaurant near Ajou University. If you're looking for a place that gives you real Vietnamese local vibes and stays open late, this is a great option. Personally, the pho broth here is the number one I've had anywhere, so whenever I'm craving pho, I'm planning to come back again haha.
- Anyone looking for a good pho restaurant near Ajou University
- Anyone looking for a great Vietnamese restaurant in Suwon
- Anyone who likes clean, light pho broth
- Anyone who wants to try more than just pho — bun cha, pad thai, banh mi, and more
- Anyone looking for a solo-dining-friendly restaurant near Ajou University
- Anyone looking for a place to share several dishes with friends or a partner
- Anyone who prefers Vietnamese food without overly strong spices
- Anyone looking for a lunch or dinner spot near Ajou University
- Anyone looking for a late-night restaurant near Ajou University
- Anyone looking for a restaurant to enjoy Vietnamese food with kids
- Anyone in Suwon looking for generous portions of Vietnamese food
- Anyone who wants both pho and a good drinking snack lineup
Where it is
49 World Cup-ro 193beon-gil, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea경기도 수원시 영통구 월드컵로193번길 49 101호
